Editorial Scientist, Translational Medicine (Open Access)

Elsevier; Amsterdam; Hybrid; EUR 59,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Country-specific benefits

Job summary

Elsevier in Amsterdam is seeking a Scientific Editor for Cell Reports Medicine to shape its scientific direction, oversee peer review, and engage with authors and reviewers. The role can be based near Amsterdam (NL) and London or Oxford (UK), offering an international editorial environment and opportunities to influence strategy and digital content.

Join a premier journal within Cell Press, contributing to high-impact translational and clinical research and collaborating across global teams to

Qualifications

• A PhD, MD, or equivalent in a relevant scientific or clinical discipline.
• Broad interest across translational and clinical research.
• Strong critical thinking skills and the ability to evaluate diverse areas of science and medicine.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in an international team.
• Strong interpersonal and networking skills.
• Established research networks (preferred, particularly for more senior candidates).
• Interest in scientific publishing, communication, and emerging digital trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify, recruit, and develop high-impact content across translational and clinical research.
• Evaluate submitted manuscripts and manage the peer review process to ensure rigor, fairness, and efficiency.
• Select and collaborate with expert reviewers.
• Engage closely with authors, providing thoughtful guidance and an excellent author experience.
• Commission and edit Reviews, Perspectives, and other front-matter content.
• Contribute to the journal’s editorial strategy and its positioning within the Cell Press portfolio.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the global scientific and clinical community.
• Represent the journal at conferences and through institutional visits.
• Contribute to digital content, including the journal homepage and social media.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Cell Press on cross-journal initiatives and innovation projects.

Education

PhD, MD, or equivalent

Job description

Elsevier in Amsterdam is seeking a Scientific Editor for Cell Reports Medicine to shape its scientific direction, oversee peer review, and engage with authors and reviewers. The role can be based near Amsterdam (NL) and London or Oxford (UK), offering an international editorial environment and opportunities to influence strategy and digital content.

Join a premier journal within Cell Press, contributing to high-impact translational and clinical research and collaborating across global teams to